Monday, May 17, 2010

WORDS GIVE MEANINGS..(OSI Prompt - TREMBLING ii)

Words give meanings
Meanings confuse
Confusion disturbs mind
Mind disturbs other minds
And those others seek explanations
For explanations one needs
More words…thus
More meanings
And the confusion stays constant
Clarity of reality blurs
And when one tries to create
Reality out of blurred images
Illusions hang on the windows
Like curtains trembling in the wind
And one hopes that from
Whatever little gap
Wisdom beams may penetrate
Into mind’s eye
Offering vision for transparent clarity
Reality will then be understood
Without words..
And I wonder, if that happens
What would the poet in me do
Snubbing my voice
A stranger in me shouts…
Let vibrations communicate
Intense feelings, before words kill
But the stubborn me
How can I accept
We all know the words give meanings….
Hey, Don't they?
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22 comments:

  1. MojoMay 17, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    "Illusions hang on the windows
    Like curtains trembling in the wind"

    Beautifully turned Ramesh ji. A feeling I know well. Words that refuse to obey orders. Given the chance, though, they usually order themselves.

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  2. Sandra.ifMay 17, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    I understand and agree with that so well!!

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  3. Harshad MehtaMay 17, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I think all words don't create confusion or disturbance.

    It depends on the state of mind.

    Words from Buddha communicate silence.

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  4. Ramesh SoodMay 17, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    Thanks Mojo and Sandra.. for your encouragement.. And Harshad ji, first a thank you because as always I find you there.. no, words don't create confusion, I agree ..it's the different meanings based on conveniences that create confusion..

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  5. PattiMay 17, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    I think words do add to the confusion at times and sometimes the more words the more confusion. Nicely written poem!

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  6. Joseph PulikotilMay 17, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    Hello Ramesh:)

    Well crafted poem with amazing wisdom. The word pictures you have created are fantastic.

    We have to be careful with words. They are very powerful, in fact more powerful than a sword. A sword mark will heal but wrong use of words will leave a scar for ever. I suppose this is the reason why God has given us one mouth and two ears so that we can talk less and listen more. But invariably most of us do the opposite.

    Best wishes:)
    Joseph

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  7. AmityMay 17, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Hi Ramesh;

    A beautiful loop poem i thought for the first few lines, but then its not! I continued to read and realized that loop poem or not, it's a beautiful poem!

    before thoughts should leave us, pen it down, lest it will be forgotten!

    nice one Ramesh!

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  8. Ramesh SoodMay 17, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    Thank you, Joseph, Patti and Amity for your comments. Let me confess Amity, this poem just happened in one go, words flowed and before I could realise, it was over and I simply put it there.. You guessed it right..

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  9. MeghaMay 18, 2010 at 2:39 AM

    NIce specially the last couple of lines

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  10. BeyondMay 18, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    "It's only words and words are all I have..." yes words gives meanings they are most clear and concise because it is not always easy to read the sign languages.

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  11. Ramesh SoodMay 18, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    Thanks Rajat and Megaha for your visit and nice comments..

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  12. geetaMay 18, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Well written...nice execution of prompt..

    Cheers
    Geeta
    http://www.itslifeblog.com/2010/05/16/recipe-of-life

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  13. Ramesh SoodMay 20, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Hello Geeta, Thanks for the visit.. keep visiting and inspiring..I will visit too..

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  14. Aayushi MehtaMay 21, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    "Illusions hang on the windows
    Like curtains trembling in the wind"

    This was wonderful!

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  15. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 10, 2010 at 8:13 PM

    very amazing!
    keep it up,
    keep inspiring!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    I believe poets are also philosophers of the highest level!
    Your poem says it all.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 11, 2010 at 11:59 AM

    Words..semantics... I could write a thesis on it.. but that would just be a bunch of words... this made me think. Good job.

    Regards

    Luke @ WordSalad


    (mine are here -

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  18. TALONOctober 11, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Thought provoking poem. And words definitely have meanings...as do the way they are interpreted. Another wonderful work!

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  19. AnonymousOctober 12, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    Very well said about confusions.. I have observed this weird thing. A confused person is so capable of disturbing others too.. Kind of throwing the other one completely off balance..
    Very well written about mindly confusion!!
    Happy Potluck

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  20. AnonymousOctober 13, 2010 at 7:54 PM

    Fine work on this. You make an important point. I must remember to come back and enjoy it again.

    Thanks, Ramesh.

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  21. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 16, 2010 at 5:44 PM

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    help visit Talon to wish her a happy birthday today,
    Thanks!

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  22. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallOctober 16, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    The theme 4 our Monday poetry potluck this week is 7 sins…if you could write a poem related to our theme, link to our potluck, that’s would be a bliss to us, you could simply link in a random poem to share, the pleasure is all yours.
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    our potluck is open Sunday 8pm to Wednesday, 8am.
    Hope to see you in our team this week.

    we accept only one poem beginning next week.

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